Black Tech Achievement Awards US 2024 Finalists Unveiled: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in the Black Tech Community
The Black Tech Achievement Awards (BTA Awards) proudly reveals the finalists for its highly anticipated 2024 edition. Recognizing exceptional achievements across a diverse range of categories, the BTA highlights the incredible talent, innovation, and leadership within the Black tech community.
App of the Year Finalists:
- EatOkra
- Tetragram
- The Xpat App
- Workbnb
- ALIVE Podcast Network
- Breakr
- ChatBlackGPT™
BTA Gaming Award Finalists:
- Ace Patterson – Five Mics Studios
- Jaye “Letta J” Watts – Coexist Gaming
- Del Walker – Naughty Dog
- Jeffrey Rousseau – GameIndustry.Biz
- Latoya Peterson – Glow Up Games
- Nicodemous Madehdou – JumpButton Studios
- Momo Pixel – Momoland Studios LLC
Developer of the Year Award Finalists:
- Erin Reddick – ChatBlackGPT™
- John Summerville – Gold Turtle Games
- Elizabeth Obisesan – Microsoft
- Daphne Larose-Molapo – Wicked Saints
Diversity Champion Finalists:
- Jyl Feliciano – Highspot
- Amanda Estiverne Colas – HUMAN
- Shana Feggins – EY
- Fredrick Williams – Avanade
- Leslie Stevens – Carta
- Lindiwe Davis – Google
- Chrystal Tyler – Avanade
- Kam Ward – BLK Men in Tech, Inc.
- Jahleel Morton – BetMGM
- Michael Harris – Avanade
Employee of the Year Finalists:
- Effi Taylor – Farfetch
- Joshua Pius – Google
- Vanessa Whatley – Twilio
- Martie Burris – Salesforce
- Richard Coleman – Axon
Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists:
- Leonard Tatum – Tatum Games
- Dianne Mbeo – The Pearltech Group LLC
- Kim Carson – Parallax Futures
Fintech Person of the Year Finalists:
- Shade Alcine – Endava
- Charlene Fadirepo – Mango Digital Strategies
- Khalil Byrd – Shur
- Dr. Tonya Evans – Advantage Evans, LLC
- Laura Gibson-Lamothe – Georgia Fintech Academy
Force for Good Finalists:
- Obianuju Okafor – Microsoft and University of Texas at Austin
- Sheila D. Collins – AARP Innovation Labs
- Jessica Murrey – Wicked Saints
- Nicole Tinson – HBCU 20×20
- Ini Augustine – Technologist Computers SBC
- Sade Luwoye – L3Harris Technologies
- Ari McDaniel – Black Tech Public Relations Society
Innovation Champion Finalists:
- Derek Peterson – Soter Technologies Inc.
- David C. Williams – AT&T
- Dr. Setor Zilevu – Meta & New York University
- Dr. Michael Conward – MyLUA Health
- Nia Asemota – Spotify
- Kelly Marble – Google
Inspirational Woman of the Year Finalists:
- Dr. Joy Buolamwini – The Algorithmic Justice League
- Denise Nelson – Google
- Andrea Johnson – JP Morgan Chase
- Dr. Yemaya Bordain – Encounter Your Potential
- Madona Wambua – Jibu Labs
- Tennisha Martin – BlackGirlsHack
- Teneika Askew – US Navy
Lifetime Achievement Award Finalists:
- Kenneth L. Johnson – East Coast Executives
- Endre Walls – ADAPFIN Technologies
- Charles Isbell – University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Kenyatta Powers-Rucker – Maryland Department of Human Services
- Andrea Johnson – JP Morgan Chase
Outstanding Initiative Finalists:
- Davin Jackson – Alpha Esports & Technology and Alpha Cybersecurity
- Allie Joy Tsahey – Baddies in Tech
- Nyamekye Wilson – Black Sisters In STEM
- Ini Augustine – Technologist Computers SBC
- Hazel Estwick-Hurley – Athari Recruiting, Inc.
Rising Star Finalists:
- Gentle Ramirez – JPMorgan chase & Co
- Kayla Burke – Microsoft
- Derron King – Priority Defense LLC
- Joe Nathan Abellard – Bloomberg LP
For more information on the Black Tech Achievement Awards US 2024 and to book your seat or table for the ceremony, visit btaawards.com.
About Black Tech Achievement Awards:
The Black Tech Achievement Awards aim to recognize and celebrate the achievements, innovations, and contributions of Black professionals in the tech industry. The awards honor individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on the industry and continue to inspire future generations.
